Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Woodland Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodland Academy serves the southern part of Worcester, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Academy's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
482 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Woodland Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1469 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Academy's ranking?
Woodland Academy is ranked #1469 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Woodland Academy often compared to?
Woodland Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Academy, Placentino Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Academy?
482 students attend Woodland Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Woodland Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Academy?
Woodland Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodland Academy offer ?
Woodland Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodland Academy part of?
Woodland Academy is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodland Academy located?
Woodland Academy is located in the University Park neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in University Park.
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